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#1181 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 42% in state

Saegertown Jshs

High School · Penncrest Sd · Saegertown, PA

A Penncrest Sd high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

18079 Mook Road, Saegertown, PA 16433

  • Math 40% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.9 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation14.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$19,636
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

Students at Saegertown Jshs score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Saegertown Jshs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,289

Median home value

$173,300

Median rent

$721/mo

College educated

24.1%

Homeownership

84.5%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Penncrest SD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cambridge Springs JshsEnrollment path unverified5.97–12Not available359Compare →
Maplewood JshsEnrollment path unverified4.87–12Not available423Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Penncrest Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$19,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Saegertown Jshs is listed in Penncrest SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Saegertown Jshs

Saegertown Jshs is a public high school in Saegertown, PA, part of Penncrest Sd, serving approximately 450 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,181 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saegertown Jshs

What grades does Saegertown Jshs serve?

Saegertown Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Saegertown Jshs?

Saegertown Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saegertown Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at Saegertown Jshs is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saegertown Jshs rank in PA?

Saegertown Jshs ranks #1,181 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Saegertown Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Saegertown Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Saegertown Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saegertown Jshs has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Saegertown Jshs a charter school?

No, Saegertown Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Saegertown Jshs a Title I school?

No, Saegertown Jshs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saegertown Jshs?

41.1% of students at Saegertown Jshs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Crawford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 16433)
4,935
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
44.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16433; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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